Our new blog to keep track of our recording process for the first Sealions full length:
SEALIONS LP
Originally conceived by long-standing friends and band mates Jason Travis and Joey Patino, Sealions would build off of the eight years the two spent writing music together in previous incarnations. With the addition of drummer Keefe Justice in February 2008, Sealions continue to expand, experiment and create a unique brand of indie pop.
Sealions pull you in immediately; infectious guitar hooks and vocal harmonies layer over a relentless, driving rhythm section. But Sealions aren't merely another post-punk/ new wave/ no-wave pop band. As much from Simon and Garfunkel as Duran Duran, Sealions just want to make sincere, innovative pop music, and with the release of Luna Park, that's exactly what they've done. Luna Park is available now! T Shirts and Tote Bags Also Available!
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Tote Bag $12
Jan '08. Southeast Performer Album Review:
Sealions. Luna Park EP.
Sometimes five songs just isn’t enough. The EP from the Atlanta-based trio is as poppy as it is haunting, and to say that it is not infectious would certainly be a lie. The first track, “Collider,” brings to mind a slightly more upbeat Built to Spill in the mood and delivery. Layered vocals on this track break up the pacing and the result is melodic, all the while maintaining a kind of day-dreamy feel with Joey Patino’s Sonic Youth-like bass lines. The second track, “Insecure Hearts,” is of a faster pace: a dance floor hit of sorts. Sealions’ vocalist, Jason Travis, sings of a face made of “cold dead skin,” and a heart that is “ripping at the seams,” which seems as if this is a past relationship that is being dissected before our ears. As a whole, the EP is cohesive, moving from sad material to slightly more positive and back. Each track breaks pacing at least once. For example, the final song, “Don’t Hesitate,” has a deliberate pause. These choices make the tracks more interesting and aid Sealions in keeping us reeled in. One song moves to the next seamlessly, and drummer Michael Kai delivers catchy beats which also help the album progress successfully. The tone might be that of heartache but the tracks swim through the bitterness and seem to discover hope around every corner.
-Lauren Begnaud
August '07. Southeast Performer Live Review:
Open Mic Madness: Final Night Round-up
Smith’s Olde Bar
Atlanta, GA
"Sealions, a solid, cohesive trio, continued to perform subtle, richly-layered tunes all week, and the band’s Final Eight piece was no exception. The hooks spelled romance, and the bass and lead guitarists sang an alluring, beautiful chorus duo vocal hook, swooning the audience with rich delay and sparkling, shoegazer pop percussion.
In the final four, the Sealions found their way with off-kilter percussion, and Coldplay-like guitar hooks."
- Shawn Haney
Tomorrow night(Thursday), 10 hi, Verlaine, Part Bear, and Golden. This is the Indie Rock Transformers: Please Rock Surprise Party. Just a heads up. It's going to be HUGE! We'd love to see you there. 21+ doors open at 8:30
Sealions! Such a pleasure playing a few shows with you guys. And thank you for the extra CD and button J-trav... Hope you are guys are doing well ! ! !
i've got one of your songs on my page, and i had a friend from new york comment to me today about how he was "diggin your song" and wanted to know who the band was. just thought i would let you know...much love!
Definitely my favorite band from Friday night...it was great meeting you Joey, I look forward to catching the whole set, hopefully at Lenny's if I can swing it. -Kyle
